Module 7 discussion
Concussions and
Sports
In the recent years, concussions within children and young
adults during sporting events has been getting more and more attention due to
the complications of them. What are concussions, how do they occur, and what
are the short and long-term complications and concerns associated with them?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a major long-term
concern associated with repeated brain trauma, such as concussions. Does the
research on CTE provide enough evidence for more action to be taken regarding
concussions that occur during junior high, high school and college sporting
events? For example, should an athlete suffers two or more concussions, should
he/she be restricted or banned from playing that sport? After this research- do
you or would you have concerns about your child/ren playing a sport where
concussions could commonly happen, such as football, hockey, or soccer?
